Audi A3
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc
K21 KSMMOT history
K21 KSM is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 21 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,477 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 111,477 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,644 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K21 KSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Audi
- Model
- A3
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 21 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K21 KSM was last recorded at 111,477 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,477 miles · 7 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,644 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,477 miles
- 2025 – 103,220 miles
- 2024 – 93,969 miles
- 2023 – 85,446 miles
- 2022 – 74,319 miles
- 2021 – 68,740 miles
- 2020 – 64,458 miles
- 2019 – 56,733 miles
- 2018 – 54,166 miles
- 2017 – 51,979 miles
- 2016 – 48,971 miles
- 2015 – 45,780 miles
- 2014 – 42,642 miles
- 2013 – 36,260 miles
- 2012 – 30,041 miles
- 2011 – 24,064 miles
- 2010 – 19,172 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,477 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Flashing (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth front valve stems deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge wearingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearly split & leaking grease
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 3 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,477 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 111,477 miles
- Test number
- 213436854824
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Flashing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front valve stems deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge wearing
Fail111,477 miles (+8,257)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,477 miles
- Test number
- 752703573043
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Flashing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front valve stems deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge wearing
Pass103,220 miles (+143)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 103,220 miles
- Test number
- 996275607834
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail103,077 miles (+9,108)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,077 miles
- Test number
- 887734673821
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass93,969 miles (+8,523)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 93,969 miles
- Test number
- 676459952173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,446 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 85,446 miles
- Test number
- 301647299900
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,445 miles (+11,126)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,445 miles
- Test number
- 261787960257
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass74,319 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 74,319 miles
- Test number
- 146226713903
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail74,319 miles (+5,579)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,319 miles
- Test number
- 419584651160
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass68,740 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 68,740 miles
- Test number
- 184255840991
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearly split & leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail68,740 miles (+4,282)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,740 miles
- Test number
- 710090696668
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearly split & leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass64,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 64,458 miles
- Test number
- 285655350254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,458 miles (+7,725)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,458 miles
- Test number
- 198937677238
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 56,733 miles
- Test number
- 959856332699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,733 miles (+2,567)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,733 miles
- Test number
- 459094449381
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass54,166 miles (+2,187)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 54,166 miles
- Test number
- 800546689859
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,979 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 51,979 miles
- Test number
- 134116396994
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail51,979 miles (+3,008)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,979 miles
- Test number
- 194600119265
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass48,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 48,971 miles
- Test number
- 476962956860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,971 miles (+3,191)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,971 miles
- Test number
- 822532513513
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass45,780 miles (+3,138)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 45,780 miles
- Test number
- 456141315163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,642 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 42,642 miles
- Test number
- 198469794476
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail42,642 miles (+6,382)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,642 miles
- Test number
- 595908194080
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass36,260 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 36,260 miles
- Test number
- 959590203174
- NoteFront centre grille damaged but no sharp edges
- NoteFront number plate cracked, does not affect text at this moment
Fail36,260 miles (+6,219)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,260 miles
- Test number
- 857329693080
- FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteFront centre grille damaged but no sharp edges
- NoteFront number plate cracked, does not affect text at this moment
Pass30,041 miles (+5,977)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 30,041 miles
- Test number
- 898603502100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,064 miles (+4,892)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 24,064 miles
- Test number
- 825540611110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 19,172 miles
- Test number
- 601233290071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K21 KSM
- Does K21 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 KSM is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K21 KSM?
- The MOT on K21 KSM is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K21 KSM done?
- K21 KSM was recorded at 111,477 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 5,644 miles a year.
- Has K21 KSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K21 KSM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on K21 KSM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K21 KSM find?
- K21 KSM passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flashing; both front valve stems deteriorated; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.
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